I get violent shaking and banging from what sounds like my exhaust
assembly (possibly be the whole engine) when i drive away from
a stand-still. It happens in 1st gear and goes away when i get under
motion. All my exhaust brackets are intact. In fact, I just replaced
the whole exhaust manifold which fractured in two places; most likely
due to this stress of this shacking.

I'm thinking it might be clutch-related even though regular driving
and gear changing is unaffected. Any ideas on what could cause this and
if it is the clutch, what i should look for?

Comments appreciated.

Stephen
1984 Westfalia